The Basin without Seemly Anchoring

#615962 RGB(97,89,98)

About this color

The Basin without Seemly Anchoring presents itself as a medium-dark, achromatic grey shade, sitting at #615962 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#615962RGB(97, 89, 98)

HSL 293° · 5% saturation · 37% lightness

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Psychology

As a neutral, grey carries associations of sophistication, restraint, and versatility.

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History

In Japanese aesthetics, the concept of wabi-sabi — finding beauty in imperfection and transience — finds natural expression in grey and near-neutral tones.

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Design use

In practical terms, a medium-dark grey like this works well as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, a classic approach: pair grey with white and one warm accent — navy, terracotta, or forest green — letting the grey hold the background while the accent carries meaning.

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Color formats

Name
The Basin without Seemly Anchoring
HEX
#615962
RGB
rgb(97,89,98)
RGB%
rgb(38%,34.9%,38.4%)
HSL
hsl(293,5%,37%)
HSV
hsv(293,9%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(1,9,0,62)
LAB
lab(39,5,-4)
LCH
lch(39,6,321)
sRGB
(0.38,0.349,0.384)
HEX8
#615962ff
CSS Name
Decimal
097089098

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
5%
Hue
293°
Chroma
6
Temperature
WarmCool
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